US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global rivalry in the Arctic. "I don't rule it out. I don't say I'm going to do it, but I don't rule out anything... We need Greenland very badly," he remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.